A nurse is to administer a medication by IV bolus through an existing IV line. Before administering the medication, what is the most appropriate order of the following actions? Rank the following in order of priority
(Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D.) A. Perform hand hygiene and apply gloves.
B. Aspirate for blood return before injecting the medication.
C. Occlude the IV line by pinching the tubing just above the injection port.
D. Verify the specified time recommendation for administration of this medication.
D, A, B, C
Always verify the medication order. Perform hand hygiene. Check for blood return, although some small-gauge needles will not return blood. Ensure no inflammation occurs. Pinching or occluding the tubing ensures medication will be delivered.
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